Gwangju Northern Fire Department Installs "Rear Wheel Lights" on Fire Trucks for the First Time in Korea

Enhancing Nighttime Visibility
to Prevent Safety Accidents

On May 27, the Gwangju Northern Fire Department announced that it has installed "rear wheel lights" on fire trucks to prevent safety accidents during firefighting operations, marking the first such initiative in the country.

Rear wheel lights installed on fire trucks to ensure nighttime visibility. Provided by Gwangju Northern Fire Department

The "rear wheel lights" are lighting devices attached to the rear wheel areas of vehicles with long bodies, such as buses, vans, and trucks. These lights have been certified as tuning safety parts by the Korea Transportation Safety Authority (TS), making them legal for installation.

The Northern Fire Department introduced this device to enhance the rear visibility of fire trucks and reduce blind spots on dark roads and highways, thereby preventing secondary accidents.

Currently, 20 field response vehicles, including pump trucks and water tankers, have been equipped with the lights. The department plans to review the effectiveness of the lights and consider further implementation based on the results.

Lee Chungju, head of fire administration, stated, "We will continue to develop various measures to enhance the safety and efficiency of on-site response operations."